Preservation Thursday: What’s in the names? Wood Place and Besant Park Road – Stagecoaches & Trains

Name: Preservation Thursday: What’s in the names? Wood Place and Besant Park Road – Stagecoaches & Trains
Start: 2025-01-16T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-01-16T13:00:00-07:00
Location: 150 Sherman St, Deadwood, SD, United States, South Dakota 57732

Schedule

Thu Jan 16 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

150 Sherman St, Deadwood, SD, United States, South Dakota 57732 | Deadwood, SD

Discover the rich history behind North Rochford Road’s branch roads, Wood Place and Besant Park Road with Nancy Davis. Samuel Bessant (correct spelling), a carpenter from Southampton, England, built a stagecoach stop on what is now Besant Park road. His family’s story is one of tragedy, survival, and eventual success, leaving audiences to ponder whether Bessant was a victim of circumstance or his own questionable choices. Nearby, Archibald Bell Wood and Gertrude Hazel Thue, of Scottish and Norwegian descent, homesteaded Wood Place near the Dumont train stop. Archie, a dynamic entrepreneur, and Gerty, a mother of six and beloved midwife, left a lasting legacy. Historical documents and Gerty’s medical book from the 1800s will be on display. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center; 12:00 p.m.; free for members and $5 for non-members.